THE 1970S 1969 1979
SUPREME COURT CASE ROE V WADE
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Question
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Miranda was charged with kidnapping and assault.
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Miranda confessed to committing two crimes.
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The crimes took place in Texas.
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Miranda was not advised of his rights during questioning.
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The Supreme Court sided with Miranda.
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Detailed explanation-1: -In a 5-4 Supreme Court decision Miranda v. Arizona (1966) ruled that an arrested individual is entitled to rights against self-discrimination and to an attorney under the 5th and 6th Amendments of the United States Constitution. Miranda v.
Detailed explanation-2: -At trial, the oral and written confessions were presented to the jury. Miranda was found guilty of kidnapping and rape and was sentenced to 20-30 years imprisonment on each count. On appeal, the Supreme Court of Arizona held that Miranda’s constitutional rights were not violated in obtaining the confession.
Detailed explanation-3: -In Miranda v. Arizona (1966), the Supreme Court ruled that detained criminal suspects, prior to police questioning, must be informed of their constitutional right to an attorney and against self-incrimination.